Letter recognition is a fundamental aspect of literacy. Whether you have a struggling reader or are teaching your child how to read, letter recognition is an important part of reading …
Common Phonics Problems
Phonics is essential. Many kids won’t learn how to read without phonics. However, the term "phonics" covers a wide variety of materials. When people think about science-based reading instruction, they …
What is Decodable Text?
Decodable texts encourage kids to sound out words. They help develop decoding skills, the foundation of a successful reader. What is Decoding? Decoding is the ability to read a word …
Teaching Letter Names and Sounds- What to Teach First?
There is much debate on teaching letter names and sounds. One camp says we should only teach letter sounds. Then, once children have mastered letter sounds, educators should introduce letter names. …
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Consonant Blends Stories
Reading Elephant has added 2 consonant blends stories to our shop. We now offer 12 consonant blends stories for kindergartners and 1st graders. Consonant blends are 2 or more letter sounds in a …